The bill S. 10 proposes amendments to the South Carolina Code of Laws regarding paid parental leave. Specifically, it seeks to increase the duration of paid parental leave from six weeks to twelve weeks for eligible state employees who give birth, and from two weeks to four weeks for those who do not give birth. The bill also clarifies definitions related to "child," "eligible state employee," and "qualifying event," ensuring that no child can have more than two parents eligible for paid parental leave. Additionally, it stipulates that leave must be taken consecutively, with provisions for foster parents to request nonconsecutive leave.

Furthermore, the bill makes conforming changes to Section 8-11-155, which addresses paid parental leave for employees who adopt a child. Similar to the previous section, it increases the leave duration and maintains the stipulation that no child can have more than two parents eligible for leave. The bill emphasizes that paid parental leave will run concurrently with other forms of leave, such as the Family Medical Leave Act, and that employees will continue to accrue annual and sick leave while on paid parental leave. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/11/2024: 8-11-150, 8-11-155
Latest Version: 8-11-150, 8-11-155